Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access

Banff Centre is located on the side of a mountain. Our site presents some challenges to people with limited mobility. There is ramp access to most buildings. Wheelchair or scooter access routes and elevators are shown on this campus map. Some bedrooms have been adapted for wheelchair access.

If you have mobility or other accessibility needs that arise while on campus, please inform Participant Resources as soon as possible so that we can provide you with information regarding the best routes, services, and resources.

All gender washrooms are available in most of the non-residential buildings on campus, and an all gender change room is available on the main floor of Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation to ensure that everyone, regardless of gender identity and presentation, has access to comfortable and safe washroom spaces. View our map of the all gender washroom locations on campus.

In addition, please see our Medical Information and Accessibility page for more information.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is located on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. The Banff area, known as "Minhrpa" (translated in Stoney Nakoda as "the waterfalls") is part of the Treaty 7 territory where we recognise oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney First Nations – as well as the Tsuut'ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. This territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. Our home has a long history as a sacred gathering place for trade, sharing, visions, ceremony, and celebration. That tradition continues today as creative individuals in all artistic disciplines meet here to realize their creative potential.

Please be mindful that Indigenous artists participating in our programs are here to achieve their own creative goals and may not have expertise of the cultural practices or backgrounds of the people of this territory.

If you are interested in learning more about the local Indigenous peoples from this region, resources are available in the Paul D. Fleck Library or you can visit a number of local museums and cultural centres. These centres are listed below in order of their proximity to Banff Centre:

• Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
• Tsuut'ina Nation Culture/Museum
• Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Advisory Council

Mandate:
The advisory council is the main discussion body of the Banff Centre in relation to internal issues of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access

Role and Scope:
The main role of the council is to advise, engage, and recommend actions for Banff Centre in respect to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access amongst the Banff Centre Community.

The council includes a: chair, executive sponsor and council members who are all Banff Centre employees who work in several different departments.

IDEACC is primarily responsible for development and stewardship of an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access strategy for BCAC.

These strategy goals may include but are not limited to the following:

• Increase the knowledge and skills necessary to support IDEA at the Banff Centre via Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access training.
• Review Policies and Procedures to identify gaps and barriers that may prevent the Centre from being inclusive and equitable.
• Identify gaps in Recruitment & Retention to support current HR initiatives. 
• Understand Accessibility so that staff, participants and guests of the centre experience a barrier-free environment

Happenings:
Employee Training
2SLGBTQ+: Inclusivity Training 
Indigenous Awareness  & History 
Anti-Racism Training
Pride At Work LGBTQ2S+ Workplace Inclusion Certificate
All Gender Bathrooms

Partners:
CCDI
Pride At Work
Bow Valley Pride Network
Bow Valley Immigration Partnership